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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying parking lot burglar

Crime of the Week:  Help needed identifying parking lot burglar

This man allegedly broke into cars at the Springfield Memorial Hospital Physicians' Parking Garage September 9, 2026. Photo: Saga Communications, Sangamon County


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOIL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to burglary and theft.

On September 9, 2026, around 1 am, officers were called to the Physician’s Parking Garage of Memorial Hospital, 701 N 1st in Springfield, after a black male with dreadlocks wearing a black t shirt was seen checking car door handles.  It was discovered that several vehicles were entered and items like debit cards and cash was taken.

Images of the individual can be found above, and on our website.  Anyone with information regarding this incident, or can identify the suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on our website or use the P3 app.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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